Bug 666550

Summary:	Ebuild for Primus
Product:	Gentoo Linux	Reporter:	Chris <cjdl01>
Component:	Current packages	Assignee:	Gentoo Linux bug wranglers <bug-wranglers>
Status:	RESOLVED NEEDINFO
Severity:	enhancement	CC:	jstein
Priority:	Normal
Version:	unspecified
Hardware:	All
OS:	Linux
Whiteboard:
Package list:		Runtime testing required:	---

Description Chris 2018-09-19 11:34:55 UTC

Hi.

I have a bumblebee situation on my laptop.  The Nvidia drivers for my card are now in the "Legacy" classification: 340.107.

When I install primus, however, it tries to force me to the most current driver -- which won't work for my system.

So, I force the install of primus with the --nodeps option to emerge.  It installs, and runs without complaint.

I'm thinking that perhaps a check should be included in the ebuild to allow for the legacy driver to work.  Not having this in the primus ebuild could send some poor Gentoo newbie down the wrong track, and add hours of unnecessary frustration.

Your call, of course.

Thanks.

G

Comment 1 Jonas Stein gentoo-dev

2018-09-20 10:12:31 UTC

which package are you talking about?
I do not understand what you are writing. Could you elaborate your report please? Do you have logs?
what is a "bumblebee situation"?

Please reopen the ticket in order to provide a complete report.